The holiday season is tough for many people as they are reminded of loved ones lost that they can’t visit or negative past experiences that they haven’t quite gotten over. If you are one of those people take a stand this year to create positive memories to replace those negative thoughts. It doesn’t have to be something major, a series a small positive thoughts have the power to replace negativity. Try starting some new traditions with your family for a start. Make a big deal out of decorating, build a gingerbread house or bake cookies together. Sit around by the fire in your PJs and watch Christmas movies while sipping hot chocolate. Better yet go volunteer so you can be reminded of how blessed you are despite your circumstances. Whatever you do, make the decision that this year will be different, this year will be joyful, this year will be positive and the start to a new legacy.